A washer that stops mid-cycle with a drum full of water turns a normal laundry day into a mess of wet towels and trips to the laundromat. Below are the companies within reach of Brent, sorted by how closely they match washing machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Washers Near Brent
Within 60 miles of Brent there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Birmingham (8), Bessemer (6), and Tuscaloosa (4). 7 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. Grandeur Appliance Repair Coaling is the nearest, roughly 19.5 miles from Brent. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Brent is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Brent. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 27 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 19.5, 21.0, 24.8 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 8 |
First up for Brent: Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (46.1 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Jones washer & dryer repair (24.8 miles away, based in Tuscaloosa, 4.8 stars from 26 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.6 miles away, based in Tuscaloosa, 4.4 stars from 172 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.3 miles away, based in Tuscaloosa, 4.4 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- An error code on the display
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not spinning or washer smells like mildew.
Before Anyone Touches the Washer
Closing the washer's water faucets when the machine is not in use takes pressure off the hoses and valves and limits flooding if a hose gives way. Source: GE Appliances - Washer Owner's Manual
Unplug the washer before servicing or cleaning it; pressing the power button does not disconnect it from the electrical supply. Source: GE Appliances - Washer Owner's Manual
Avoid installing a washer on carpet or loose plywood, and keep leveling legs from extending more than half an inch below the cabinet. Source: Electrolux - Laundry Washers Noises Guide
More: where washer leaks come from.
What Washer Repair Costs in Brent
Most washing machine repairs come down to one part and an hour or two of labor, which is why many are worth pricing before you shop for a new washer. Published ranges:
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- Service call / diagnostic fee (often waived if you go ahead with the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
50% rule: if the repair would cost more than half the price of a comparable new washer, replacing it is usually the better buy. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the washing machine repair cost guide and whether to repair or replace a washer.
What Brent Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Brent come down to the same handful of parts: the drain pump and filter, the lid switch or door lock, the drive belt or coupler, the inlet valve and the suspension.
Alabama does not issue a separate appliance repair license, and the state's heating, air conditioning and refrigeration contractor law expressly excludes work on household appliances, residential refrigerators and ice machines. Source: Code of Alabama 1975, Section 34-31-18 et seq. (Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors)
In Alabama, you can check a license with the Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board Individual Licensee Search or report a problem to the Alabama Attorney General's Office, Consumer Interest Division.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Brent
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Brent, AL
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Washing Machine Repair Near Brent
Before you call a Brent technician, check that the washer is plugged in, the hot and cold valves behind it are open and the drain hose is not kinked. If it is a front loader, clean the drain pump filter. If the problem stays, have the model number ready.